Sous Chef

Wilson Vale; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balanced hours

Career development opportunities

Craft Works training

Paid training bespoke to you

Employee Assistance Programme

Online employee benefits scheme

Birthday off after 1 year

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Job summary

Wilson Vale is seeking a talented Sous Chef for a part-time role in a modern TV/film production space in Manchester. You will work 22.5 hours across Mon-Wed, 7am–3pm, supporting breakfast and lunch service for around 200 meals daily and events as needed.

You’ll collaborate with the Chef Manager, lead a small team, and uphold high standards with fresh ingredients and baking. The role emphasizes pride in food, creativity, and staying current with trends.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef in professional kitchens.
• Ability to lead a small team.
• Proficient in baking and working with fresh ingredients.
• Willingness to work 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and prep.
• Assist in cooking breakfast and lunch service.
• Lead and support a small kitchen team.
• Maintain Wilson Vale brand standards and food quality.
• Assist with hospitality events and buffets when needed.

Skills

Sous Chef

Kitchen leadership

Fresh ingredients

Baking

Menu development

Tools

Food safety

Job description

This is a permanent, part-time position. You'll work 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday, 7am until 3pm.

Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.

We're looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our small and friendly team at a modern TV and film production space, where great food and high standards are at the heart of what we do.

Working alongside the Chef Manager, you'll support with the preparation and cooking of fresh, international dishes for breakfast and lunch service, as well as occasional hospitality events including buffets and BBQs. With around 200 people catered for each day, no two days are quite the same.

We're looking for someone with previous experience who takes pride in producing food to a high standard and is confident working with fresh ingredients. You'll also need to be proficient in baking, with a creative approach and an interest in current food trends.

This is a part-time role working 3 days a week, with some flexibility required to support the needs of the site and its events.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Be responsible for the daily operation of the kitchen and the preparation and cooking of all types of dishes.
• Be responsible, dedicated and a strong leader with the ability to manage a small team
• Deliver consistent food standards following the Wilson Vale brand standards.
• Deliver fresh, seasonal and innovative food from around the world.
• Be able to interact and engage with people while the food is being served.

WILSON VALE PERKS:

• Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
• Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
• Craft Works - Free craft-focused career development training programme
• Paid training bespoke to you
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
• Online employee benefits scheme - monetary savings on everyday items!
• Your Birthday off every year after 1 years' service.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams - everyone at has a voice.

We're a friendly bunch,